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Mobilarm Crewsafe® Network
Model Number: Crewsafe IRC-001
DOC-0132. Version 1.2
March 2009
Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009

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  • Page 1 Draft User Manual Mobilarm Crewsafe® Network Model Number: Crewsafe IRC-001 DOC-0132. Version 1.2 March 2009 Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DOC-0132 Crewsafe User Manual v.1.2 Table of Contents Part I Warnings & Safety Information Part II Manual Conventions Part III Quick Start Guide Part IV Overview of Mobilarm Crewsafe 1 How it Works ........................... Part V Getting Started 1 Turn the System On ...........................

  • Page 3: Contents

    1 Troubleshooting Guide ........................... 2 FAQs ........................... 3 Glossary of Terms & Acronyms ........................... Part XII Technical Specifications 1 Trademarks ........................... Part XIII Warranty 1 Exclusions ........................... 2 Declaration of Conformity ........................... 3 Compliances & Certifications ........................... Index Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 4: Part I Warnings & Safety Information

    Location and recovery of a man overboard is beyond the product’s capability and if necessary must be accomplished by alternative means. Mobilarm recommends that all crew members carry a Mobilarm V100 VPIRB (or Personal Locator Beacon) that can be activated as an aid for post-MOB location.
  • Page 5 WARNING: 1. Never attempt to charge a Tag using any device other than a Mobilarm Power Dock. 2. A new rechargeable battery's full performance is achieved after 2-3 complete charge and discharge cycles.

  • Page 6: Part Ii Manual Conventions

    Caution notes are accompanied by the "Exclamation Mark" symbol. They emphasize a particular point that is worth noting. Technical tips are displayed next to the "Tools" symbol. Typographic Conventions Crewsafe hardware operational features are in uppercase letters. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 7: Part Iii Quick Start Guide

    1. Press and hold the power button on the Display Console for 5 seconds. 2. Return Tags to the Power Dock for charging. Charging continues after system shutdown as long as power is supplied to the Power Dock. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 8: Part Iv Overview Of Mobilarm Crewsafe

    DOC-0132 Crewsafe User Manual v.1.2 Overview of Mobilarm Crewsafe Mobilarm Crewsafe is a wireless safety network designed to improve the workplace safety of commercial mariners by keeping track of the crew at work at all times. A 'meshed' series of wireless routers automatically detects emergencies involving personnel and can initiate a full-scale alert within seconds of an incident such as a man overboard event occurring.
  • Page 9 Draft Overview of Mobilarm Crewsafe Display Console Every Crewsafe network requires a Display Console, which is responsible for the management and control of the Crewsafe system. The Display Console can be used to configure and control the system and it displays the status of all Tags connected to it.
  • Page 10 Tags can be used to configure other Tags or routers when they are used in 'wand' mode. In wand mode a Tag sends serial infrared data to another Tag or router to configure it for the system. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 11 The Crewsafe Management System is a multi-function program that runs on a dedicated Mobilarm touch-screen tablet. It controls all aspects of the Crewsafe network from a single point of command. Smaller vessels can use the stand-alone Crewsafe Display Console.

  • Page 12: How It Works

    The Display Console and any other Internal Routers also sound an audible alarm. 5. The other benefit of all Mobilarm man overboard systems over other Personal Locator Beacons is the immediate notification to crew on a vessel of a man overboard emergency as soon as it occurs.
  • Page 13 The skipper and crew must exercise common prudence and good seamanship. Installation and operation of a Mobilarm man overboard system in no way reduces the responsibility of the skipper and crew, who have the primary responsibility for safety onboard a vessel.

  • Page 14: Part V Getting Started

    · All LEDs on the router illuminate briefly and it emits ascending tones. · The blue NETWORK STATUS LED flashes on all routers while the network is being established. · Once the network is established, the NETWORK STATUS LED stops flashing and turns solid blue. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 15: Turning Tags On/Off

    Turning Tags On/Off Turning Tags On Press the Tag BUTTON once. As the Tag turns on: · The STROBE light flashes twice. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 16 2. If a Tag has triggered a false man overboard alarm, press and hold the Tag BUTTON for 10 seconds to turn it OFF. As the Tag turns off, it vibrates and the strobe light flashes for several seconds. False Alarms for ways to cancel a variety of false alarms. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 17: Turn The System Off

    The following sections explain basic Crewsafe system functionality in relation to: · Monitoring the status of tags. Wearing tags. · Recharging tags and replacing batteries. · · Dimming LEDs on the Display Console, and · Confirming GPS Chart Plotter Data Status. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 18: Monitoring Tag Status

    Solid Red Tag has entered an active man overboard alarm state, or a duress alarm has been activated Illuminated Red for 5 Signifies canceling of any active alarms Seconds Example of Tags in Safe and Alarm States Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 19 Tag has been switched on and is attempting to join the network Tag LED display when charging in Power Dock and turned on Solid Green Tag is fully charged Solid Orange Tag is charging Solid Red Tag charging fault Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 20: Attaching A Tag

    Tag over the side of a vessel. *Lanyards are not recommended as the best method of attachment. Mobilarm recommends that Tags are worn at waist level, both for comfort and to ensure a man overboard alarm is activated in an emergency.
  • Page 21 Draft Routine System Tasks Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 22: Charging A Tag

    The Tag must be turned on before next use. Tags continue to be charged when the system is turned off via the Display Console, as long the Power Dock is still connected to ship's power. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 23: Dimming Led Display Intensity

    LED displays can be dimmed. Press the DIM button on a Display Console or Internal Router to cycle through the four brightness settings - ranging from low to high intensity. Dim Button on Display Console Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 24: Confirm Gps Chart Plotter Data Status

    Receiving chart plotter data but it is not valid (chart plotter is likely to be acquiring GPS data) Solid Red No data is being received from the GPS chart plotter (likely to be a cable/wiring issue, or GPS chart plotter is turned off) Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 25: Part Vii Managing Alarms

    Draft Routine System Tasks Managing Alarms Mobilarm Crewsafe raises a vessel-wide alarm to notify crew of an emergency situation. The following sections explain the management of: · Man Overboard (MOB) alarms, which are automatically activated during man overboard events. ·...
  • Page 26 STROBE will start flashing again. Local Internal Router Mute/Acknowledgement of an Alarm Press the ALARM button on an Internal Router. This only mutes the man overboard alarm locally. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 27 The next time the Tag is turned on within range of the Display Console it will rejoin the network automatically. To cancel the alarm on the disconnected Tag: 1. Press and hold the button on a Tag for 10 seconds, or 2. Bring the Tag back within range of the network. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 28: Duress Alarm: Raise, Cancel, Mute

    Tag on the Display Console is a man overboard alarm. Network Mute/Acknowledgement of a Duress Alarm Press the ALARM button on the Display Console. This mutes the duress alarm Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 29 · The audio alarm is reduced to a single beep every 5 seconds on the local Internal Router only. · Active tags continue to vibrate. · The STROBE will stop flashing, so that night vision is not affected. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 30 1. Press and hold the BUTTON on the Tag that the alarm originated from for 3 seconds. This sends a message to the network to cancel the duress alarm. 2. Press and hold the DIM and ALARM buttons simultaneously on the Display Console for 5 seconds. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 31: General Network Alarm: Raise, Cancel, Mute

    · The audio alarm is reduced to a single beep every 5 seconds on the Display Console and Internal Routers. · Active Tags continue to vibrate. · The STROBE light on all routers and Tags will stop flashing, so that night vision is not affected. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 32 2. To cancel an alarm activated by a warning system wired to the Display Console's switch input, reverse the switch or repress the button used to initiate the alarm. After cancellation, all network routers and Tags return to their normal operational state. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 33: Manual Network Alarm: Raise, Cancel, Mute

    Once muted: · The audio alarm is reduced to a single beep every 5 seconds on the Display Console and Internal Routers (except for the router from which the alarm originated). · Active Tags continue to vibrate. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 34 ALARM button on that device for 3 seconds. 2. To cancel a manual alarm using the Display Console, press and hold the DIM and ALARM buttons simultaneously on that device for 5 seconds. Note: This Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 35: False Alarms

    Internal or External Router's switch input (i.e. presses an emergency button). To cancel alarms raised in error, please see the relevant section: Cancelling a Man Overboard Alarm · · Cancelling a Duress Alarm · Cancelling a General Alarm Cancelling a Manual Alarm · Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 36: Managing Multiple Alarms

    Note: If you have to cancel multiple man overboard or duress alarms then you need repeat this process for each Tag in an alarm state. The earliest Tag alarm is canceled first and any subsequent Tag alarms are canceled in the order in which Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 37 All Tags need to be individually switched on again if the system is temporarily shut down using the POWER BUTTON on the Display Console. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 38: Part Viii System Maintenance

    System Maintenance The following system maintenance tasks may affect the performance of your Crewsafe system if not carried out correctly. If in any doubt, Mobilarm recommends that you contact your authorised Mobilarm service agent. Adding a new router to the system, ·...

  • Page 39: Adding A Tag To The System

    Reconfiguration of a Tag to the correct Network ID can be performed using the Display Console, or a configured Tag, i.e. one that has connected to the network previously. Reconfiguration using a Display Console This is the simplest way to reconfigure a Tag to the existing network. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 40 2. Ensure that the configured Tag you are using as the 'wand' Tag is turned off. 3. Press and hold the button on the configured Tag for 10 seconds. This places the Tag into wand mode and its LED will flash alternately red and Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 41: Replacing Tag Batteries

    Mobilarm recommends using only high-performance 3.6 volt CR2 Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries in Crewsafe Tags. To replace a battery in a Tag please return it to an authorized Mobilarm dealer for servicing.
  • Page 42 Reconfiguration of a router to the correct Network ID requires a configured Tag, i.e. one that has connected to the network previously. 1. Turn the Crewsafe system on by pressing the Display Console POWER button. 2. Ensure the configured Tag is turned off. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 43: Updating Crewsafe Firmware

    It may be necessary to upgrade firmware in order to update or expand the capability of your Crewsafe system. Upgrades to firmware can only be performed by Mobilarm or your Mobilarm dealer. Please contact your dealer if you need to upgrade your system.

  • Page 44: Factory Reset: Reassign Tags & Routers

    After performing the factory reset: · All routers in range are automatically rejoined to the network. · All Tags are reassigned to the Display Console when they are switched on (in the order that information is received from them). Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 45: Part Ix Maintaining System Components

    Management System User Manual). Maintaining System Components Mobilarm Crewsafe systems are extremely robust and designed for operating in the harshest conditions encountered when at sea. Despite this, we recommend that the unit is looked after as carefully as possible when in use. Please try to avoid: ·...

  • Page 46: Part X Integrating Mobilarm Technologies

    If your system has failed a system test, or you doubt the integrity of the device for some reason, please return it to your place of purchase or an approved Mobilarm dealer. Contact Mobilarm at support@mobilert.com, or call +61 08 9315 3511, for the nearest approved dealer in your area.

  • Page 47: Part Xi Reference

    Integrating Mobilarm Technologies Reference Product support for Mobilarm Crewsafe systems is provided in various forms. This user manual should provide all the information required to get you up and running with any installed system. If you are having problems please consult the troubleshooting and FAQ sections that follow or your place of purchase for advice.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Guide

    This can be solved by overboard alarm adding another router to the section or sections of the boat that are is activated, even causing problems. though nobody Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 49 If any of the routers on the network fail a self test when power is is powered up, applied to them an orange fault LED is displayed. The faulty router the NETWORK should be returned to your Mobilarm dealer for evaluation. STATUS LED on one of the routers is orange When I power up There could be RF interference in the vicinity.
  • Page 50 My Display Absolutely. In the unlikely event that an Display Console fails, Console is faulty simple contact your nearest Mobilarm dealer and supply the serial and I need to number and PAN ID (Network ID) displayed on your faulty router. A...
  • Page 51 Power Dock will shut down and the green LED on the dock will go out. ROUTERS PROBLEM SOLUTION I have powered up Please return the router to your Mobilarm dealer. the system and the buttons on my Display Console (or Internal Router) don't...

  • Page 52: Faqs

    It's possible that the network is experiencing radio frequency interference on power up. Normally the Display Console automatically searches for a new channel that is free of interference when it is switched on and it connects to a "quiet" channel - unless it is Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 53 There is no need to reprogram the system if a Tag is lost, as long as you have enough spare TAG STATUS LEDs available on your Display Console. For more information on resetting an Display Console to its factory defaults please see the section titled Factory Reset: Reassign Routers & Tags. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 54: Glossary Of Terms & Acronyms

    International Convention for the Safety of Life At Sea. Applies to vessels of 300 GRT and over, engaged on an international voyage. USCG US Coast Guard Very High Frequency radio band – 30 to 300 MHz. VPIRB VHF Position Indicating Radio Beacon Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 55: Part Xii Technical Specifications

    The router has failed a self test and is not connected to the network Long Red Flashes The router is not configured for the network (no Network ID) Short Red Flashes A factory Reset is in Progress Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 56 Tag is ON and the battery is low Solid Orange Tag is being charged in a Power Dock Short Fast Red Flashes Tag has entered the man overboard warning state prior to an alarm and a man overboard waypoint is logged Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 57 Open during normal operation or if Display Console mute has been activated Closed Closes when any alarm is activated Relay 2 Output States Open Open during normal operation Closed Closes when any alarm is activated until the system is restored to normal operation Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 58 Long, infrequent flashes when any alarm is muted Relay 1 Output States (used for devices attached to the router) Open Open during normal operation or if Internal Router or Display Console mute has been activated Closed Closes when any alarm is activated Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 59 4 hours in an alarm state when fully charged Battery Life Man overboard alarm 10 hours from low battery indication Battery Life - low battery indicated Operating Temperature -20° to +70°C (-4° to +158°F). Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 60 Strobe double-flash occurs every 2 seconds when man Alarm overboard alarm is activated Duress Alarm Initiated Strobe flashes fast after a duress alarm is initiated Duress Alarm Activated Strobe flashes fast after a duress alarm is activated Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 61 Dimensions 380 x 115 x 54mm (14.96 x 4.53 x 2.13in) Weight 0.5 kg (17.64 oz) Case Impact and water resistant. Mounting Options Mount vertically or horizontally up to 4 power docks together Environmental IP56 Resistance Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 62: Trademarks

    12.1 Trademarks The following names, and/or the logos and symbols associated with them, are trademarks of Mobilarm Limited in Australia and/or other countries: Always on Watch; Crewsafe; Mobilarm; Mobilert; Onix; Sitesafe The absence of a product or service name or logo from those listed does not constitute a waiver of Mobilarm’s trademark or other intellectual property rights concerning that name...

  • Page 63: Part Xiii Warranty

    In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of the Product during the warranty period, MOBILARM’s liability for any breach of contract or any breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by MOBILARM, appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications.
  • Page 64 This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state, or between territories. Warranty Period The standard warranty on Mobilarm Crewsafe systems is 24 (twenty four) months. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 65: Exclusions

    Mobilarm Limited is not liable to the buyer in contract or in tort arising out of, or in connection with, or relating to: (a) the performance of the products or any breach of these conditions;...
  • Page 66 Draft DOC-0132 Crewsafe User Manual v.1.2 rights expressed in this agreement is not be a waiver of such provisions or rights and does not affect the enforcement of this agreement. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 67: Declaration Of Conformity

    (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive · EN61000-6-4:2001: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 68 Name: Address: 768 Canning Highway APPLECROSS WA 6153 Position: at MOBILARM 768 Canning Highway APPLECROSS, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6153 day of 2009 Technical documentation required by the conformity assessment procedure is kept at the aforementioned address. Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

  • Page 69: Compliances & Certifications

    13.3 Compliances & Certifications FCC Compliance Information Statement Mobilarm Crewsafe 8000 systems comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 70: Index

    Cleaning Crewsafe Components Compliances Factory Reset Components Reassign Routers Maintenance Reassign Tags Configure a Router False Alarms Configure a Tag Cancel MOB, Duress, Manual, General Alarms Conformity Declaration of Conformity FAQs Crewsafe Management Software, Overview Firmware Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 71 Mute Multiple Alarms Across the network MOB Alarms Internal Router Locally Multiple Alarms Tag Charge LED States Muting Tag Status LED States Duress Alarms General Alarms Lost Tags Manual Alarms Remove & Replace MOB Alarms Multiple Alarms Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 72 Turn Off Tags 15, 18 Turn On System Reference Section Wand Mode Remove & Replace System Components, Overview Tags System Maintenance Replace Components System Off, Quick Start Router Add a Network Router System On, Quick Start Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...
  • Page 73 Technical Specifications Terms and Acronyms Trademarks Troubleshooting - U - Use of Dim Button Duress Alarm General Alarms GPS Chart Plotter Data Manual Alarms MOB Alarms System System, Getting Started Tags - V - V100 VPIRB VPIRB Mobilarm Ltd. © 2009...

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